Lead, Finance(NGO/Gender-based Violence)

Vacancy: Lead, Finance(NGO/Gender-based Violence)

Location: Lagos State

JOB TYPE: Full Time

About our client

Our client is a youth-led social enterprise advocating against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), providing prevention mechanisms and supporting survivors with psychosocial services. Our client adopts a comprehensive approach to advocating for gender equality and eliminating gender-based violence in Nigeria. The organization invests efficient time into work and aspires for operational excellence in financial processes.

Organisational Value:

The organization is rebuilding with intentionality, seeking leaders who embody character, competence, and capacity. This means people who show up with integrity at all times; who bring not just skills, but the judgment & accountability needed to apply them wisely; & who are self-aware, emotionally intelligent, & committed to continuous growth. We are building a culture of empathy, discipline, & excellence where honesty, collaboration, & respect are not just values, but daily practices. If you are someone who takes ownership, inspires trust, & leads with heart & mind, we want you on our team.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager, Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team. This role provides strategic financial oversight, ensures full regulatory compliance, and builds a strong internal financial culture grounded in transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

The Director will lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, risk management, and ensure that financial systems support effective program delivery and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

❖ Lead the development and execution of the organization's annual budgeting process, financial strategy, & multi-year forecasting.

❖ Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to donors, Board of Directors, regulatory bodies.

❖ Oversee all accounting processes, audits, payroll, & statutory compliance (e.g. FIRS, CAC, PENCOM).

❖ Review, develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard organisational assets.

❖ Train and supervise the finance team, ensuring high performance, integrity, & consistency.

❖ Collaborate with the strategy and sustainability, and people, culture and operations teams leads & directors to align budgets with implementation realities & deliverables.

❖ Guide contract and grant compliance, donor reporting, & cost recovery strategies.

❖ Support fundraising teams by preparing budgets for proposals & tracking fund utilisation.

Qualifications:

❖ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ICAN/ACCA certified. MBA is an asset.

❖ 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial management, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role within a nonprofit.

❖ Deep understanding of nonprofit accounting, grant compliance, & donor financial reporting (local and international).

❖ Strong leadership & coaching ability with a commitment to capacity building.

❖ Proven integrity, confidentiality, & ability to manage sensitive information.

❖ Strong written & verbal communication, attention to detail, & analytical skills

Our Offer:

In addition to compensation, our client offers:

❖ 20 paid leave days per year included in monthly compensation (excluding public holidays).

❖ Medical insurance and pension contributions.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVS to [email protected] using MFST-25 as subject of the mail.